Defect Description For Recall
Certain Medium Duty Trucks Equipped With 11,000 Lb. Rear Axle Have A Condition Where The Rear Axle Anchor Plate May Fracture. As The Anchor Plate Fractures, There Is An Audible “Bang.” If This Indication Of A Condition Requiring The Driver’S Attention Went Unnoticed Or Was Ignored, And Under Certain Rebound, Braking, Or Cornering Maneuvers, The Rear Axle Would Be Free To Move Fore And Aft And Provide Unexpected Steering Inputs To The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C4500
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
02V202000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
If This Happens While The Vehicle Is Moving, A Crash Could Result.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Rear Axle Anchor Plate And Spacer. Owner Notification Began August 16, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-222-1020 Or GMC At 1-800-462-8782.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20010801
End Of Manufacture
20020531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
952
Date Owners Notified
20020816
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20020726
Make Campaign Number
2028